A symbol of the Incas' spiritual connection with nature, it was a place of worship and a city made for the sun god, Inti. The stones were crafted to catch the sun’s rays, linking the world and the divine. The Incas' reverence for nature has contributed to its mystical allure. Machu Picchu sits high in the Andes, shrouded in mystery and close to the heavens. Being there as the first visitors at sunrise gave us a sense of uniqueness.